Eight years after the last board was inaugurated, traditional medicine practitioners in Edo State, on Thursday, lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for setting up the state board.
Speaking at the inauguration of the members of the board from the 18 local government areas, the Chairman of the Board, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, said if countries like China and other Asian countries have been able to develop their traditional medicines to the level they are today, Nigeria could do better.
He said it was embarrassing that the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki did not inaugurate the board after the tenure of the one set up by Comrade Adams Oshiomhole ended in 2016, but commended Okpebholo for correcting the situation.
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He said, “Like our governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo normally say ‘A New Edo State is Rising’, so also, I want to announce to everyone here present, and to the whole world, that a new Edo state traditional medicines board is rising.
“And in view of this fact, we are sanitizing the traditional medicines environment in Edo State.
“I am using this opportunity to charge all tradomedical practitioners in Edo State to shun all sorts of sharp practices, as this body has zero tolerance for those engaged in any of such practices.
“We will change the face of tradomedical practices in Edo State, and also positively change the conception of people towards traditional medicines, as roots and herbs are the way to pure health.
“If China and other countries can develop their traditional medicines to the level it is today, Nigeria can do the same and even better. I want to promise us that Edo State will take the lead in this.
“As I look forward to you all working towards achieving all of these,I thank you in anticipation of seeing your positive results.”
The inaugurated members promised to support the chairman for better traditional medicine practice in the state.
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